The premier league English values the suspension or termination of its broadcasting contract in Russia after the invasion of Ukrainestated its CEO Richard Masters this Thursday.
Trade agreements with Russia in all sectors are subject to close scrutiny and Richard Masters stated at the forum Financial Times Business of Football Summit in London that the broadcasting contracts for the English championship in Russia “are being examined”.
“We examine (the contracts) very closely, with the possibility of suspension or termination,” he added.
The Russian rights for the current season are in the hands of a company called Rambler, and the diffusion is carried out through the platform of streaming Ok.
MatchTVowned by Russian energy giant Gazprom, has signed a six-year broadcast deal starting in the 2022-2023 season.
Premier League clubs will show their support for the Ukrainian people throughout this weekend by wearing the captain’s armbands in the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
Source: Eluniverso
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